New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

Forsyth Barr

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Synlait Milk's (SML) FY23 result was operationally weak compared to our expectations, confirming what has been a difficult period.</li><li>Minimal outlook commentary was provided; we think the road ahead continues to look challenging, and balance sheet risks remain elevated if SML is unable to sell Dairyworks.</li><li>The three key issues currently are; (1) high gearing, (2) suppressed Advanced Nutritionals margins, and (3) an elevated cost base. </li></ul>

Synlait Milk's (SML) FY23 result was operationally weak compared to our expectations, confirming what has been a difficult period.Minimal outlook commentary was provided; we think the road ahead continues to look challenging, and balance sheet risks remain elevated if SML is unable to sell Dairyworks.The three key issues currently are; (1) high gearing, (2) suppressed Advanced Nutritionals margins, and (3) an elevated cost base. 

Synlait Milk - FY23 Result — The Worst Is Over?